Wellness Seminars

  • Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:30 am | Hallway by the Office

Bevin Orzechowski, LPN, Rehab Liaison with Encompass Health will be at the Center for Blood Pressure Checks. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

  • Every 3rd Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:30 am | Hallway by the Office

Chelsey Herron, Health & Wellness Director with Brookdale Rock Springs will be at the Center for Blood Pressure Checks. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Every Second Tuesday of the Month | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Lounge

Bevin Orzechowski, MBA-Liaison, Ronda Freeman, RRT Senior Liaison, and Pamela Ditto, MBA, RRT, Business Director with Encompass Health Rehab., Hospital. Do you know someone that has suffered from a stroke? Are you a caregiver for a friend, family member that has suffered from a stroke? This will be a monthly group meeting in which stroke survivors will come together to share their experience, support others, and provide resource guidance.

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month | 9:30am | Card Room

Join Gabe Manis, M.Div., Hospice Chaplain, for a helpful program on how to deal with emotions, tips on surviving social events, and how to find hope for the future. 

Every 4th Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Vickie Burleson, BSW, Suncrest Hospice / LHC. Participants will express the challenges in care giving to include the physical, mental and psychological strain in caring for a patient, or a family member. Vickie will also educate participants on different options for coping with these challenges, validation and coping mechanisms. Sign-ups start on Thu, May 30 in Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Every 4th Thursday of the month | Multipurpose Room | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

“Use it or Lose it” Speaker: Tracey Kendall Wilson, Regional Director; Alzheimer’s TN. Brain Health is important throughout the continuum of life but seems to be more of a focus as we age. Join Alzheimer’s Tennessee for an interactive and fun way to keep ourselves as sharp as possible. Sign up in the Office or call 423-392-8400.

Monday, September 8 | 9:30 am | Multipurpose Room

Every 2nd Monday of the Month | Kamela Easlic, Volunteer Coordinator Preceptor, with Caris Healthcare | Veterans Brew is a monthly gathering of Veterans for the purpose of socializing while enjoying coffee and doughnuts. Also occasionally, a speaker will be scheduled to address topics of interest to the group. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Wednesday, September 3 | 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room 

Rachel Stoner, Sales Manager with Brookdale Rock Springs | Rachel Stoner will discuss what makes up a healthy brain? What are the functions of our brain, and are there lifestyle changes that can help keep your brain healthy? Also, you will learn tips and tricks of how to keep your brain healthy. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 20 seats available. NOTE: All members must sign up by the close of business on Fri, Aug 29.

Wednesday, November 5 | 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Melanie Bowman, Caris Representative, with Caris Healthcare | What is Five Wishes? Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them for yourself. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Sep 18 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 20 seats available. NOTE: All member must sign up by the close of business on Fri, Oct 31.

Mondays, September 8 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Computer Lab

Lydia Hoskins, MS Extension Specialist with UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. Do you need help better managing your diabetes? Health Extension for Diabetes is for people who have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. HED is an American Diabetes Association education and support program that helps participants with better self-management of their condition. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Jul 24 in the Office or by calling 423- 392-8400. NOTE: Bi-Weekly-  Sep 8, 22, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3, 17,Dec 1, 2025.

Tuesday, September 23 | 11:00 am | Card Room

Brian Coggins, with Mid-South Financial Group | This Seminar will provide you with valuable information from a 20 page educational booklet on how Medicare works, and what the participants need to know to make wise decisions regarding Medicare options and any new changes for 2025. This will be a good time to get your questions answered by a local agent. Sign-ups start on Thu, Apr 3 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Wednesday, September 24 | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Billiards Room Hallway

Medicare part B and TNCARE will cover most influenza vaccine this year at no charge to the patient. You must bring your insurance card (Medicare, etc.) so that we may record the information and bill accordingly. Pinney’s will be providing Flu vaccine, COVID vaccine, Shingles vaccines, Pneumonia vaccine, and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine (RSV). Sign up in the Office or you can call 423-392-8400, walk-ins are welcome the day of the Clinic.

Wednesday, October 1 | 10:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Jessica Cain with Mary Kay | Enjoy a relaxing Facial and Spa grade skin treatment. Also each member will receive a Hand and Lip treatment with CC Cream and Mascara. Sign-ups start on Thu, Aug 28 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 20 seats available

Wellness Programs

wellness programs

Monday, September 8 | Woodshop

Every 1st Monday of the Month. If you are interested in working in the Woodshop, you must complete the Safety Orientation.

Every Wednesday starting January 8 | Room 302 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Kristie Nies, PhD. Neuropsychologist & Registered Yoga Teacher | Neuro Yoga is chair based yoga for brain health, which will build resilience, improve mood, reduce pain, and reduce stress. Cost is free to our members, no yoga experience is required

Thursday & Friday, September 18-19 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Woodshop

Larry Eidson and Ron Grooms will be teaching a 2-Session Basic Bowl Turning Class. Cost is $50.00 which covers all your materials, due on first day of class paid to the instructors. You will make two bowls and learn two different styles of bowl turning. Sign-ups start Fri, Aug 29 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Class is limited to 4 people sign up for class to be held.

Wednesday, September 24 | 9:00 am | Shuffleboard Courts

This tournament will be doubles playing the best three games with double elimination, using only one side of the score board. Cost is Free. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Melanie Bowman, Caris Representative with Caris Healthcare. We need at least 12 to sign up for tournament to be played. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Mon, Sep 22.

Wednesday, October 29 | 1:00 pm | Gym

This tournament will be doubles playing the best three games, with double elimination. Cost is Free. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Jeff Kinsler, Realtor with Greater Impact Realty. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Sign-ups start on Thu, Aug 28 in the Office or by calling 423- 392-8400, with a deadline to sign-up by close of business on Mon, Oct 27.